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Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu .................................... .2 24
Assistance graphic menu .............. .2 19
Assistance menu ........................... 220
Display messages .......................... 227
Displaying a service message ....... .3 10
Displays and operation .................. 208
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 168
Factory settings ............................. 223
G-Meter ......................................... 224
Head-up display ............................. 211
Head-up display menu ................... 222
Important safety notes .................. 208
Instrument cluster menu ............... 223
Lights menu ................................... 223
Media menu ................................... 216
Menu overview .............................. 212
Message memory .......................... 227
Navigation menu ............................ 214
RACETIMER ................................... 225
Radio menu ................................... 216
Service menu ................................. 219
Settings menu ............................... 220
Standard display ............................ 212
Telephone menu ............................ 218
Trip menu ...................................... 212
Video DVD operation ..................... 217
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 118
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Important safety notes .................... 30
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 26
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 28
Vehicle equipment ........................... 28
Outside temperature display ........... 209
Overhead control panel ...................... 41
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 64 P Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 363
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 313
Panic alarm .......................................... 43
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 93
Operating ......................................... 94
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 96
Rain closing feature ......................... 95
Reversing feature ............................. 94
Panoramic roof
Operating the roller sunblinds .......... 95
Parcel net ........................................... 286
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 154
Parking brake ................................ 155
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 108
Rear view camera .......................... 182
Switching off the engine ................ 155
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 246
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 156
Applying or releasing manually ...... 156
Display message ............................ 230
Electric parking brake .................... 155
Emergency braking ........................ 157
General notes ................................ 155
Releasing automatically ................. 156
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 112
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 177
Driving system ............................... 17516
Index
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Object detection (function/
notes) ............................................ 186
Switching on/off ........................... 183
Wide-angle function ....................... 186
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) .................. .1 27
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 121
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 108
Recuperation display ........................ 213
Reflective safety jacket .................... 319
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 369
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Important safety notes .................. 148
Refueling process .......................... 149
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 302
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 303
Replacing bulbs
Backup lamp .................................. 118
High-beam headlamps ................... 117
Important safety notes .................. 115
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 117
Low-beam headlamps .................... 116
Opening/closing side trim panel s. .1 18
Overview of bulb types .................. 116
Replacing front bulbs (vehicles
with halogen headlamps) ............... 116
Turn signals (front) ......................... 117
Reporting safety defects .................... 32
Rescue card ......................................... 32
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 242
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 235
Introduction ..................................... 43 Warning lamp ................................. 262
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 94
Roller sunblinds ............................... 95
Side window s ................................... 90
T ai
lgate ............................................ 85
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29
Roller sunblind
Operating ......................................... 96
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 95
Rear side windows ......................... 291
Resetting ......................................... 96
Roof carrier ........................................ 289
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 318
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 370
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Route guidance active ...................... 214
S Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 276
Selecting ........................................ 217
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 98
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 47
Adjusting the height ......................... 47
center rear-compartment seat ......... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 318
Correct usage .................................. 46
Fastening ......................................... 4718
Index
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Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 134
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Snow chains ...................................... 338
Socket (12 V)
Cargo compartment ....................... 293
Center console .............................. 293
General notes ................................ 293
Rear compartment ........................ .2 93
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 269
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 223
Digital ............................................ 213
In the Instrument cluster ................. 36
Segments ...................................... 208
Selecting the display unit .............. .2 23
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 71
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 239
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Start button
Display message ............................ 256
Start/Stop button
Key positions ................................. 133
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 133
STEER CONTROL .................................. 75
Steering
Display message ............................ 254
Warning lamps ............................... 267
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot .. 169 Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 248
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Stee ring w heel
Adju sting (electrically) ................... 105
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 104
Button overview ............................... 37
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 209
Cleaning ......................................... 317
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 105
Important safety notes .................. 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 109
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 105
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 145
Stop&Go Pilot and Steering Assist .. 169
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 225
Stowage areas ................................... 278
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 279
Center console .............................. 279
Cup holders ................................... 290
Door ............................................... 280
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 279
Glove box ....................................... 279
Important safety information ......... 278
Map pockets .................................. 280
Rear ............................................... 280
Stowage net ................................... 280
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 280
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 338
Sun visor ............................................ 291
Suspension settings
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 173
Suspension tuning
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 174
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 22520
Index
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SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 30
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................ .1 28
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 276
T Tachometer ........................................ 209
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 239
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 253
Emergency unlocking ....................... 89
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ..................... 87
Important safety notes .................... 84
Limiting the opening angle ............... 89
Obstruction detection ...................... 85
Opening dimensions ...................... 370
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 88
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 86
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 85
Reversing feature ............................. 85
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 364
Drawbar load (maximum) ............... 371
Information .................................... 362
Trailer loads ................................... 371
Vehicle data ................................... 370
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 218
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 275
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 275
Display message ............................ 254
Introduction ................................... 218
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 218
Number from the phone book ........ 218
Redialing ........................................ 219
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 218 see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 276
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 209
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 224
Outside temperature ...................... 209
Setting (climate control) ................ 126
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 224
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 225
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 343
C h ecking manually ........................ 342
Display message ............................ 250
Maximum ....................................... 342
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 324
Notes ............................................. 341
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 324
Recommended ............................... 339
Using the TIREFIT kit ...................... 323
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 342
Important safety notes .................. 342
Restarting ...................................... 343
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 345
Function/notes ............................. 343
General notes ................................ 343
Important safety notes .................. 344
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 346
Restarting ...................................... 345
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Warning message .......................... 345
Tire pressure sensors
Display message ............................ 251
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 320
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 322
Storage location ............................ 320
Tire pressure not reached .............. 324
Tire pressure reached .................... 324 Index 21
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Using ............................................. 323
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 355
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 354
Bar (definition) .............................. .3 54
Changing a wheel .......................... 356
Characteristics .............................. 354
Checking ........................................ 336
Curb weight (definition) ................. 355
Definition of terms ......................... 354
Direction of rotation ...................... 356
Display message ............................ 250
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 356
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 354
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 353
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 354
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 355
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 355
Important safety notes .................. 336
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 354
Information on driving .................... 336
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 355
Labeling (overview) ........................ 351
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 356
Load index ..................................... 353
Load index (definition) ................... 355
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 355
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 355
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 355
Maximum tire load ......................... 353
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 355
MOExtended tires .......................... 338
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 356
P SI
(pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 355
Replacing ....................................... 356 Service life ..................................... 337
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 355
Snow chains .................................. 338
Speed rating (definition) ................ 355
Storing ........................................... 357
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 354
Summer tires in winter .................. 338
Temperature .................................. 350
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 356
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 355
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 355
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 354
Tire size (data) ............................... 360
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 351
Tire tread ....................................... 337
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 355
Total load limit (definition) ............. 356
Traction ......................................... 350
Traction (definition) ....................... 356
Tread wear ..................................... 350
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 349
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 354
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 356
Wheel and tire combination ........... 360
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 354
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 61
Topping up
DEF ................................................ 151
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 271
Character suggestions ................... 270
Deleting characters ....................... 270
Entering a space ............................ 270
Entering characters ....................... 270
Gesture control .............................. 270
Handwriting recognition ................ 270
Operating the touchpad ................. 270
Overview ........................................ 270
Quick access for Audio .................. 271
Switching ....................................... 270
Switching input line ....................... 27022
Index
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Locking (in an emergency) ............... 84
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 77
Lowering ........................................ 360
Maintenance .................................... 29
Operating safety .............................. 30
Operation outside the USA/
Canada ............................................ 29
Parking .......................................... 154
Parking for a long period ................ 157
Pulling away ................................... 135
Raising ........................................... 357
Reporting problems ......................... 31
Securing from rolling away ............ 357
Technical data ............................... 362
Towing away .................................. 330
Transporting .................................. 332
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 84
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 77
Vehicle data ................................... 370
Vehicle data
Dimensions .................................... 370
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 84
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 363
Vehicle level
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 173
Display message ............................ 244
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 217
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
VIN
Seat ............................................... 364
Type plate ...................................... 363
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 259
Air bags ......................................... 262
Brakes ........................................... 258
Coolant .......................................... 263
Distance warning ........................... 265
Engine diagnostics ......................... 263
ESP ®
.............................................. 259
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 261
Fuel tank ........................................ 263 General notes ................................ 256
Overview .......................................... 36
Parking brake ................................ 262
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 44
Reserve fuel ................................... 263
Restraint system ............................ 262
Seat belt ........................................ 256
SPORT handling mode ................... 261
Steering ......................................... 267
Tire pressure monitor .................... 266
Warranty .............................................. 28
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 254
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 360
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 360
Wheel chock ...................................... 357
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 356
Checking ........................................ 336
Cleaning ......................................... 314
Important safety notes .................. 336
Information on driving .................... 336
Interchanging/changing ................ 356
Mounting a new wheel ................... 359
Mounting a wheel .......................... 357
Removing a wheel .......................... 359
Snow chains .................................. 338
Storing ........................................... 357
Tightening torque ........................... 360
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 360
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 236
Operation ......................................... 50
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 126
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 310
Important safety notes .................. 369
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 12224
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systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual-
ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe-
cifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain
a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for
necessary service and repair work. In addition,
strategically located parts delivery centers pro-
vide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts ( Y
page 363).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
i This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Operator's Manual. Country-spe-
cific differences are possible. Bear in mind
that your vehicle may not feature all functions
described here. This also applies to safety-
relevant systems and functions. The equip-
ment in your vehicle may therefore differ from
that shown in the descriptions and illustra-
tions.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys-
tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Book-
let are important documents and should be kept
in the vehicle. Service and vehicle operation
Warranty The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies in
accordance with the warranty terms and condi-
tions in the Service and Warranty Information
booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts in
accordance with the following warranty terms
and conditions: R
New Vehicle Limited Warranty R
Emission System Warranty R
Emission Performance Warranty R
California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu-
setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Vermont Emission Control System War-
ranty R
State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories
warranties. These are available at any author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replace-
ment. The new Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet will be posted to you.
Information for customers in Califor-
nia Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a reason-
able number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service
facilities fail to fix one or more substantial
defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are
covered by its express warranty.
During the period of 18 months from original
delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of
18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first,
a reasonable number of repair attempts is pre-
sumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more
of the following occurs:
(1) the substantial defect or malfunction can
result in death or serious injuries for the28
Service and vehicle operation
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Sports Utility Vehicle
G WARNING
Due to the high center of gravity, the vehicle
may start to skid and roll over in the event of
an abrupt steering maneuver and/or when
the vehicle's speed is not adapted to the road
conditions. There is a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to
the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll-
over rate than other types of vehicles.
Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe
or fatal injury.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is signif-
icantly more likely to die than a person wearing
a seat belt.
You and all vehicle occupants should always
wear your seat belts.
Operating safety
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
G WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk
of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop. G WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if: R
the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road R
you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb, a speed bump or a pothole in the road R
a heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
body, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be
damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no
longer withstand the loads they are designed
to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust
system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If on continuing your jour-
ney you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions. In such cases, consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Declaration of conformity for wireless
vehicle components
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is30
Operating safety
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essary, contact us at one of the following
addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
3 Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects USA only:
The following text is reproduced as required of
all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of
1966.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause injury
or death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order
a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153 ); go to http://
www.safercar.gov ; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov
Limited Warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual about
the proper operation of your vehicle as well as
about possible vehicle damage. Damage to
your vehicle that arises from culpable contra- ventions against these instructions is not cov-
ered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle War-
ranty.
QR codes for the rescue card The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap
and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the
event of an accident, rescue services can use
the QR code to quickly find the appropriate res-
cue card for your vehicle. The current rescue
card contains the most important information
about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the
routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information under
www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data storage A wide range of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about: R
the vehicle's operating state R
incidents R
malfunctions
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example: R
operating conditions of system components,
e.g. fluid levels R
the vehicle's status messages and those of its
individual components, e.g. number of wheel
revolutions/speed, deceleration in move-
ment, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal
position R
malfunctions and defects in important system
components, e.g. lights, brakes R
vehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. air bag deploy-
ment, intervention of stability control sys-
tems R
ambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature32
Data stored in the vehicle
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